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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

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Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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Professor Omar F. Khan (BME) was named Canada Research Chair in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics. (Photo: Omar F. Khan)

Seven U of T Engineering researchers awarded Canada Research Chairs

Professor Mohini Sain (MIE) works with researchers to design original materials at a lab, pictured, at the Earth Science Centre. (Photo: Mohini Sain)

U of T Engineering and Ford partnership introduces new sustainable material into the automotive industry

ECE Professors Tony Chan Carusone (left) and Joyce Poon (right) have been named Fellows of the IEEE. (Photos: Chan Carusone; Poon by Katja Woldt)

ECE Professors Tony Chan Carusone and Joyce Poon named IEEE Fellows

University Professor Emeritus Michael Patrick Collins in 2016. (Photo: Neil Ta)

University Professor Emeritus Michael Patrick Collins appointed to the Order of Canada